My dog poops small amounts often. Is it a blockage or growth?

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Hi, I have a male GSD 6 years old in very good health. He is fed twice a day with Taste of the Wild. However, within the last month he has to poop 4-5 times a day. The poop diameter is small. It's firm, no diarrhea. Also the amount is small. Could he have developed a blockage or God forbid a growth in his bowel? We are going to take him to the vet next week. I'm very concerned. Thank you so much Brian. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 90 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you recently changed foods to Taste if the Wild it’s possible that the food is to blame. An intestinal blockage usually causes vomiting and no stool passing. Occasionally a growth in the colon or rectum can cause stool to appear smaller and flattened or ribbon like but you would also probably see Kip straining to defecate. I would recommend seeing your for a physical exam as the next step to see what they think.

My dog poops small amounts often. Is it a blockage or growth?

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